Next day.

  Kaya wakes up. Rikka still asleep. Kaya walks out. Kai was reading a book.

  Kaya: Morning, where are everyone?

  Kai: Good morning Kay. To be honest I am not sure, they mentioned some meeting, something with nature...

  Kaya: What?

  Kai: I don't know, didn't listen, and didn’t care.

  Kaya: Typical.

  Kai: what? I am here for you not for them.

  Kaya: Fair enough. So, what do you want to do today?

  Kai: Well I was thinking... why don't we do something that we know we are both good at, and that we love to do.

  Kaya: I see where this is going.

  Kai: What? Did you stop stealing or something?

  Kaya: Well... no... But I do that less now.

  She wasn’t sure if she wanted to do that now.

  Kai: Oh come on, it will be fun. Besides, I want to know how good are you at that now.

  Kaya: Oh, I am very good, okay...

  Kai: Dare to prove it?

  Kaya: Challenge accepted! Just don’t mention Rho anything about this...

  Kai: Deal.

  Meeting.

  Few people there.

  Mayor, Amelia, Derek, Maya, and 3 more.

  Amelia: Yes, the nature is important but progress is more important. This Island could have a much better future if you would let us improve it. We see a potential, something better for a future and people, and government is ready to make it happen, here.

  Maya: And what is that ?better thing“ that government wants to build here?

  Amelia: I am sorry but you are?

  She looked nice but her voice was rude.

  Maya: My name is Maya, Maya Ferro, and I am here as the voice of the people who live here, and we are not agreeing with your plans.

  Amelia: Too bad that the voice you are bringing here, doesn't mean much.

  Maya: excuse me...?

  Amelia: I apologize, that was a bit rude of me, all I meant is, that you only have a right to sit here and give an opinion but you don't get the last word.

  Maya started to get annoyed, but stayed calm.

  Amelia: As I was saying, these are the draft plan, this is the part of Island government wants to improve. It includes factories that will enable the production of goods and cooperation with other islands, places, towns... you name it. You and this Island will become much richer.

  Mayor: I like the sound of that...

  Maya looks at the plans.

  Maya: Wait, this plan shows that you are planning to cut of the tree of hope? You can't do that... that tree is a true treasure of this island.

  Amelia: We wouldn't destroy it... but we would use it for something better.

  Maya: That tree is protected by the law... it must stay as the way it is.

  Mayor: That is right.

  Amelia: I understand... But what if we told you that minerals of that tree could bring you much more?

  Maya: What do you mean?

  Amelia: well I'll be honest here, this is a great opportunity and you should take it... while we still ask nicely. As you already know mayor, government doesn't take no for an answer that easily.

  Mayor thinks and sights.

  Mayor: We can give you part of the land, but the tree must remain safe and intact. That's the law and I will respect it.

  Amelia is frustrated but trying not to show it.

  Amelia: As you wish mayor...

  After some time meeting was ending and they all started to leave the room. Amelia turns to Maya, everyone else leaving meeting. Derek stays by side.

  Amelia: This is not over.

  Maya: From where I am standing it is.

  Amelia smiles a bit evilly.

  Amelia: You have guts I'll admit that, but you should back away while you can.

  Maya: Is that a threat?

  Amelia: I would call it more as... an advice. Think about it.

  She snaps her fingers and Derek follows her outside.

  Outside

  Maya, Rho, Nuri, Rikka. Nigel.

  Nuri: That chick sounds scary...

  Maya: She is just bitch who doesn't know how to give up.

  Rikka: If I understood correctly, they are not allowed to destroy that tree, so, doesn't that mean a win?

  Maya: Not really, they still will be allowed to use part of the land... but yes, at least they are not allowed to destroy the tree of hope.

  Rho: What was the name of that woman again?

  Maya: Amelia something... blonde hair, skinny, tall...

  Rho thinks.

  Rho: Doesn't ring a bell...

  Nuri: But hey, you still managed to save something really important, that is also a win.

  Maya: Yes... but something tells me this is not the end.

  Amelia and Derek.

  Amelia pissed, Derek calm.

  Amelia: That little bitch... thinking she can just walk in and destroy our plans.

  Derek: You knew that tree will be a problem.

  She looks at the window and sees Rho, Maya and rest

  Amelia: Why does that girl look familiar... they all do.

  Derek looks too.

  Derek: You are right, I feel like I seen them somewhere.

  Amelia: But where...

  Derek thinks.

  Derek: I remembered.

  Amelia looks at him an Derek searches something in documents. And he pulls out wanted poster of Rho.

  Derek: Here.

  He shows it, she takes it.

  Derek: These are new.

  Amelia grins.

  Derek: We should contact authorities.

  Amelia: No... not yet.

  Derek: Why not?

  Amelia: Well, plan A didn't work, and I just thought of the plan B, and they are perfect opportunity for that.

  Derek: What do you have in mind?

  She smiles evilly.

  Amelia: Oh, you’ll see.

  Kaya and Kai

  Kai: So, who should be our target?

  Kaya: someone with undeserved money.

  They look around.

  Kai: How about this guy?

  He shows at some guy.

  Kaya: No... we need someone more...

  Some random spoiled girl was yelling at waiter.

  Spoiled girl: Are you blind? You think this is food?!

  She throws the food on the floor.

  Girl: You better bring me something that I can eat, or you and all of your co-workers will be fired!

  Waiter: Of course... I apologize...

  Girl: You are running out of the time...

  He nods and runs inside restaurant. Girl annoyed.

  Girl: Why all the bad things happen to me...

  Kai and Kaya look at her and at each other.

  Kaya: It looks like we have our target.

  Kai smiles.

  Kai: I like the way you think.

  Rin walking around, searching for Ace, sees the bar and walks in. He sees her drinking at the bar, and he sights. He walks towards her and sits down.

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  She looks at him for a second, then in front of her.

  Ace: I thought you were too good for places like this.

  She drinks, her hand red from punching. He glances on her hand then back at her.

  Rin: You are too good for places like this, but until you realize it, I'll keep you company.

  Ace: I like to drink in silence.

  Rin: I know.

  She is silent. He sits down

  Rin: Everything okay?

  Ace sights.

  Ace: Sure, why not.

  She spoke calm and a bit cold.

  Rin: You know, you don't have to be always so tough, it's okay to...

  Ace: Finish that sentence and I will finish you.

  Rin: I am not afraid of you, but I am for you.

  Ace looks at him.

  Ace: It's nothing, I just needed a drink but for some reason I can't even get drunk no matter how much I drink, so that sucks.

  Rin: Maybe you are cursed.

  He joked.

  Ace: What did you just say?

  Rin: I was just joking.

  Ace: Why... why did you use that word?

  Rin: Cursed?

  Ace: Yes, that one.

  Rin: I don't know... It just came to my mind. Why is that word triggering you?

  Ace thinks.

  Ace: No reason.

  Rin looks at her.

  Rin: Why didn't you come back to the ship?

  Ace: I won’t answer that, and you will respect that.

  Rin is silent for a bit.

  Rin: If that is what you want, but know one thing, I am not leaving.

  Ace: Why... why you always have this need to fix everything.

  Rin: Not everything.

  Ace: Well I don't need to be fixed.

  Rin: I am not trying to fix anything about you, I am just trying to be there for you, no matter how hard you are making for me to do that. But that's okay, I am still not going anywhere.

  Ace: You are pain in the ass you know that?

  He laughs a bit.

  Rin: Yes, I know.

  Kaya and Kai, stealing money and some jewelry from spoiled girl, she used her powers, Kai putting deception.

  After some time they are walking away holding money.

  Kai: I must say, I am impressed.

  Kaya: I guess I am natural.

  She laughs a bit.

  Kai: I agree but I do have a question.

  Kaya: Yes?

  Kai: Do you ever feel guilty?

  She thinks and looks down a bit.

  Kaya: Well, I don't feel guilty about stealing because I know from who I choose to steal but, sometimes I feel a shame because of a grandpa and I wonder would he still love me if he knew I am still doing this.

  Kai puts a hand on her sholder.

  Kai: I get it, I had that feeling too but just because someone doesn't understand you, that doesn't mean you are doing something wrong. Your grandpa was a great man, moral, kind, he was the type of person that would give you everything and he wouldn't care what would happen to him in the process. He was a good man, but that was also his weakness, he choose to have one tough life in order to keep his soul clean. That's why I respect him so much but also the thought of him having a life he didn't deserve was killing me.

  Kaya nods.

  Kaya: Yeah... I know you mean. He didn't deserve to struggle or have a tough life, he deserved to have everything in this world and yet while he had nothing except of his good heart, some people had everything except of a good hurt.

  Kai: Don't forget one thing, he was happy, nothing and no one could break his spirit.

  Kaya: You talk about him now way differently than before, why?

  Kai: I know we had our differences, I couldn't understand him and he couldn't understand me, but that doesn't mean I never loved him, he was my father after all.

  Kaya: I see... well he always loved you too, very much.

  Kai smiles.

  Kai: It is nice to know that.

  Kai: So? what about next target?

  Kaya laughs.

  Kaya: You know, you are terrible father.

  She laughs.

  Kai: Yeah I am aware but... you are having fun though?

  Kaya smiles.

  Kaya: Yes I do.

  Other. Rho, Nuri Rikka Nigel

  Nuri: Where did that girl Maya went again?

  Rho: To try and talk with a mayor.

  Nuri: Oh, I hope everything turns out okay at the end.

  Rho: Yeah, me too.

  She looks at Rikka, Rikka looked like she didn’t sleep but she had energy she couldn’t stay calm.

  Rho: What's going on with you? You okay?

  Rikka looks at her.

  Rikka: yeah, I am fine.

  She avoids looking at her. Rho looks at her.

  Rho: It's a nice day, why don't you and I go for a little walk?

  Rikka looks at her confused.

  Nuri: Why that sounded like she wants to kill her?

  He whispers to the Nigel.

  Nigel: Well I wouldn't be so surprised...

  Rho sights.

  Rho: You know I can hear you right?

  Nuri: Well then you have to admit, it's weird that you of all people want to be alone with her, you hate her guts...

  Rho: I don't hate her...

  Rikka: He is right, there is no way I am coming alone with you...

  Rho: You all need to stop overacting.

  She looks at Rikka.

  Rho: let's go.

  She starts walking, Rikka hesitate but then she sights and follows her.

  Nigel: Don't murder each other!

  He enjoyed teasing her.

  They leave.

  Nuri: What do you think, what is that about?

  Nigel: Have no idea, and I don't care.

  Rho and Rikka.

  They walk in silence a bit.

  Rikka: Why?

  Rho: What why?

  Rikka: Don't play dumb, okay. I am asking why are we walking and what do you want?

  Rho stops and looks at her, like always coldly. Rikka changes expression a bit.

  Rikka: Sorry I didn't mean to say it like that.

  Rho: Why are you apologizing for being yourself?

  Rikka looks at her.

  Rho: I don't mind you being rude, I am too, and I like when you are honest even if that means you are rude. So, are you going to be honest now and tell me why did you avoid me lately and why were you extra nice towards me the other day?

  Rikka looks away.

  Rikka: No reason...

  Rho steps closer.

  Rho: Look at me.

  She doesn't.

  Rho: I said look at me!

  She looks.

  Rho: I know that you saw me the other day, in the bathroom.

  She was surprised.

  Rikka: You know?! But how... I...

  She sights.

  Rikka: Ace... I can't believe her…

  Rho: It's not her fault, I figured it out.

  Rikka: I didn't mean to...

  Rho: Let me stop you right there. I don't like the fact that you saw that, but I can live with that. What I really don't like is when someone pities me, and I won’t live with that. Do you understand me?

  She was serious.

  Rikka nods.

  Rho: I am glad we could talk.

  She continues walking.

  Rikka: What happened?

  Rho stops. Rnd she turns around.

  Rho: Some things are better not to know.

  Rikka: I am sorry I asked...

  Rho: It's okay, I am not mad. But please, don't let that affect you. I am fine, and I'll be even better if you treat me like that.

  Rikka nods.

  Rikka: I understand.

  Rho: Good.

  They continue walking.

  Rikka: I have to say, I really thought you would kill me.

  Rho laughed a little bit.

  Rho: I don't like kids, but I wouldn't kill them.

  Rikka: For the hundredth time, I am not a kid!

  Rho: So you saying I can kill you?

  Rikka: No! Are you crazy!!

  Rho laughs a bit, she rarely laughs.

  Rikka: Don't you laugh at me!

  They keep walking.

  Ace and Rin.

  They walk through the forest.

  Rin: I thought I would never be able to get you out of there.

  Ace: Even I have my limit.

  Rin: I am glad.

  He looks at her

  Rin: What do you want to do now?

  Ace: Well there is something I would like to do now, with you.

  He is surprised.

  Rin: Yes?

  Ace nods.

  Ace: Only if you are up for it... We didn't have a chance to do it before, and honestly I wanted to do that since the first day I met you.

  He is flustered a bit.

  Rin: And what are we talking about?

  Ace looks at him.

  Ace: Well...

  His eyes full of hope. She pulls out her katanas.

  Ace: Let's spar!

  Rin disappointed.

  Rin: I should have seen that coming.

  Ace: What did you think I wanted?

  Rin: Never mind.... let's do it.

  He makes a sword from the ice.

  Ace: Wow, I didn’t know you can do that.

  Rin: There are a lot of things you don't know about me.

  Ace: Can you handle a sword?

  Rin: Why don't you find out?

  She smiles and attacks.

  Kai and Kaya.

  Kaya: Well this was fun.

  Kai: Yeah, it really was.

  Kaya: You know... I hate to admit it but, I missed hanging out with you

  Kai: Me too.

  Kaya looks down.

  Kaya: Then why.... why did you leave?

  Kai sights.

  Kai: I didn't know how to be a father that you deserve to have. I brought you more problems than solutions.

  Kaya: Well I can't argue with that.

  Kai: Listen Kaya, I really am sorry for everything, I just wanted for you to be safe and in good hands, and I knew you were safe with Arthur. You never were safe with me around.

  Kaya: That maybe is true but I still needed a dad.

  Kai: I know.

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  Kai: But, I am glad that even without me you found a way to be happy. You got some good friends with you.

  Kaya: Yeah, they are more than that, they are my family.

  Kai smiles.

  Kai: You are the strongest person I have ever known, I am so proud of you. Don't ever forget that.

  Kaya: You only say that because I am your daughter.

  He laughs.

  Kai: No, I really mean it.

  She hugs him.

  Kaya: I am so glad you are here now.

  Kai smiles a bit too, but hint of guilty there

  Kai: Me too.

  Nuri: Hey, guys! Nuri waves.

  They stop hugging. Nigel and Nuri approach.

  Kaya: Oh hey you two, where did you lost the others?

  Nigel shrugs.

  Nuri: Rho is with Rikka and... I have no idea where are Rin and Ace.

  Kaya: Well I am glad that you found us, I could grab something to eat, what do you think?

  She asks Kai.

  Kai: Well I feel a bit tired to be honest, I was thinking to go back to the ship to get some rest.

  Kaya: I keep forgetting that you are old.

  She jokes.

  Kai: Hey, I am in my best years.

  She laughs.

  Kaya: Well do as you wish, I am going to grab something to eat. See you later then?

  Kai nods.

  Nigel: Shall we?

  They start to walk, but Kaya turns around.

  Kaya: Hey dad?

  Kai: Yes?

  Kaya: I really had a great time today.

  She smiles. Kai smiles too.

  Kai: Me too Kay. Now go and have some fun, okay?

  Kaya: You don't have to tell me twice.

  She smiles. Kai looked at her, and smiled honestly, and he was glad that he could see her smile and happy.

  Kai: And keep that smile on your face always!

  She nods.

  Kaya: Of course. Well bye for now!

  They start to leave.

  He watches them go. And he whispers to himself.

  Kai: Goodbye my little criminal.

  He watches her for a few moments, he is happy that she is happy, then turns to the other side and starts walking towards the ship.

  Ace and Rin spars.

  They are both breathing heavily.

  Ace: Damn, you are actually good.

  Rin: Are you trying to say you doubted me?

  Ace: Only a little a bit.

  She attacks again, blocks it and attacks. She is quick, she doesn't letting him to have an upper hand. She pushed him.

  Ace: Where did you learn to handle a sword like that?

  Rin: I learned from the best.

  Ace: And that is?

  Rin: Well, you.

  She is surprised.

  Ace: I don't remember teaching you this.

  Rin laughs.

  Rin: Well, I observed.

  Ace: stalker. She jokes and attacks.

  Rin: Well if I wasn't a stalker I would never learn how to do this.

  He joked. He manages to confuse her and he almost made her to drop her sword. And he swings his sword close to her neck but she managed to block it in the last second with her sword.

  Ace: Not bad... but you still need to practice more.

  She pushed his sword away and with her spinning technique, she managed to break his ice sword. He is surprised but then he smiled.

  Rin: Good thing I don't need swords to fight.

  He froze a floor beneath her making her lose her balance, drop her sword, He grabbed her both hands and held it behind her back while looking her in the eyes.

  Ace: Well that's just cheating.

  She struggles a bit, he doesn't let go.

  Rin laughs.

  Rin: Well you broke my sword.

  Ace: Fair enough, will you let me go now?

  Rin smirks.

  Rin: Make me.

  She raises her eyebrow. In that moment she remembered Aaron and negative moment they had. Only thing she could see now was Aaron, holding her so tight that she was in pain, and he didn't want to let her go easily... Ace didn’t say anything but for a second she felt fear, and she reacted. She hit him in his head with her head. And he let go of her and she picked up her sword with her feet, pointed a sword towards his neck, and with other she hold her head, she was also in pain. He held his head, and she snapped back in reality.

  Rin: I didn't see that coming...

  Ace: You should.

  She was a bit off but calm, he notice.

  Rin: You all right?

  Ace: Yeah… of course.

  She is lying. She put her swords back in patrol. He knew she was lying but he didn’t want to push her

  Ace: Well, this was fun.

  Rin: You must have some weird definition of fun.

  She laughs a bit.

  Ace: Nah, it's just that you all are boring.

  He laughs.

  Rin: what now?

  Ace: Well I don't know about you, but I could take a bath.

  She starts to walk. He follows her.

  Rin: Is that an invitation?

  She hits him on the head.

  Ace: I knew I didn't beat your ass enough.

  Rin: I was joking.

  Ace: I think we have spent enough time for today.

  She keeps walking.

  Rin: Oh come on, don't be like that.

  He teases her.

  Ace: You know for someone who acts all serious and mature, you can be pretty childish.

  Rin: Take that back!

  Kaya Nuri and Nigel.

  Kaya: The food there was amazing...

  Nuri: Yeah, I am so full right now.

  Nigel: I could eat again.

  Kaya: You kidding me? Right?

  Nigel: Oh look who is talking, it's not me who took a food to go… after just eating.

  Kaya was taking some food in her bag for her father.

  Kaya: This is not for me, it's for my dad. It's his favourite.

  Nuri: that's very nice of you.

  Kaya: I am just happy that he is in my life again.

  They heard Some noises, it was Rho and Rikka.

  Nigel: Look at that, you two are still alive.

  Rho: Shut up.

  Nigel: It's nice to see you too.

  He teases her.

  Rho: Are you also headed to the ship.

  Nuri and Kaya nods.

  They walk towards the ship, Kaya was so happy, and they all joked around.

  They talk in the way. But as they reach closer, they see some of their stuff on the beach, and no ship.

  Rikka: What the...

  Nuri: We did left our ship here, right?

  Kaya's eyes widen as she realizes that her dad stole their ship, her smile quickly faded.

  Nigel: What is going on?

  Rho’s eyes widen as bit, she looks at the Kaya and sees her expression. Kaya drops her food on the floor, and one tear falls too.

  They all look at her. Kaya falls on her knees.

  Rho fastly catches her.

  Nuri: Kaya....

  Everyone worried.

  Kaya: This is all my fault... how could I be so stupid…

  Kaya is starting to shake and to cry even more. Nigel realizes and his eyes widen too.

  Rho: No...

  Kaya: That piece of shit. I can't believe I trusted him... he played me, all over again!

  Rho: This is not your fault...okay?

  She talked with emotions, not cold.

  Kaya continues to cry, and Nuri's eyes were red too.

  Kaya: I hate him... I hate him! She yells.

  Kaya stands up and yells towards the ocean.

  Kaya: You better never show your face again! Because if you do, I'll kill you myself! You monster!

  She yells from the top of her lungs. She falls on the floor again and cries.

  Nuri hugs her.

  Nuri: It's okay... everything will be okay...

  Nuri felt so bad for her and he was boiling inside of anger, but he knew he had to stay calm. Rikka saw some of their staff, where was a note from Kai. She took it when no one was watching and put it in her pocket.

  Kai is on the ship, floating away. Kai looks hurt too. But doesn't look back.

  Kaya still cries.

  Ace and Rin appears. Rin looks at them and their stuff

  Rin: What is going on here?

  Ace comes to Kaya, she realized. She got angry but held that anger, like everyone. Everyone is silent, Kaya cries, Nuri holds her.

  ...

  Amelia and Derek in front of the three of hope.

  Derek: Are you sure about this?

  Amelia nods.

  Amelia: This should be fun.

  Derek nods. And with his powers makes Isolated place around then, that holds the sound in that circle... no one could hear them or see.